$820,000
SOLD DEC 13, 2024
4 Beds
3 Baths
2,100 Sq Ft
0.39 Acres

Recently Sold

$390 Per Sq Ft

11% Below List Price

60 Days on Market

Highlights

  • 2 Fireplaces
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • No HOA

About This Home

As of December 2024

Welcome to 5915 Merritt Place.
Move right into this lovely all-brick, 4 BR, 3 bath split-level home located on a cul-de-sac in the desirable Glen Forest Community near Bailey’s Crossroads.
The upper-level features 3 BRs with 2 full baths, with gleaming, newly refinished, red oak hardwood floors. The main level features an eat-in kitchen with skylight, separate dining and living rooms with newly refinished hardwoods. The lower level features a large family room with built-in bookshelves and a picture window looking out over a treed backyard. Also on the lower level is a nanny/in-law suite with a bedroom, kitchenette, full-bath, and potential
separate entrance. The finished basement has ample storage space, washer/dryer, built-in sauna, and a workroom.

The home is located in a walkable, friendly neighborhood with no HOA. The Glen Forest Community Pool is just steps away. The newly developed Hogge Park, located less than mile away, includes 2 public pickleball courts, a basketball court, a community garden and a playground. The Glen Carlyn off-leash dog park and trails are just 1.0 mile away.
Located on the Arlington/Falls Church border, this home is a commuter’s dream. Less that 5 miles to the Pentagon and less than 10 miles to the Capitol by car with easy access to the Ballston and East Falls Church Metro stations.
Electrical updates and front yard landscaping upgrades completed in 2024.

Last Agent to Sell the Property

Robert Holland

Coldwell Banker Realty License #0225183494

Coldwell Banker Realty

Last Buyer's Agent

Jin Kim

Mega Realty & Investment Inc

Home Details

Home Type

  • Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

  • $9,320

Year Built

  • Built in 1958

Lot Details

  • 0.39 Acre Lot
  • Property is zoned 130

Home Design

  • Split Level Home
  • Brick Exterior Construction
  • Brick Foundation
  • Block Foundation
  • Aluminum Siding

Interior Spaces

  • Property has 4 Levels
  • 2 Fireplaces

Bedrooms and Bathrooms

Finished Basement

  • Basement Fills Entire Space Under The House
  • Connecting Stairway
  • Interior Basement Entry

Parking

  • 1 Parking Space
  • 1 Attached Carport Space
  • Driveway
  • On-Street Parking

Schools

  • Glen Forest Elementary School
  • Glasgow Middle School
  • Justice High School

Utilities

  • 90% Forced Air Heating and Cooling System
  • Natural Gas Water Heater

Community Details

  • No Home Owners Association
  • Glen Forest Subdivision

Listing and Financial Details

  • Tax Lot 44
  • Assessor Parcel Number 0612 27 0044

Home Details

Home Type

Single Family

Est. Annual Taxes

$9,320

Year Built

Built in 1958

Lot Details

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Listing Details

  • Property Type: Residential
  • Structure Type: Detached
  • Architectural Style: Split Level
  • Ownership: Fee Simple
  • Historic: No
  • New Construction: No
  • Story List: Lower 1, Lower 2, Main, Upper 1
  • Federal Flood Zone: No
  • Year Built: 1958
  • Automatically Close On Close Date: No
  • Remarks Public: Welcome to 5915 Merritt Place. Move right into this lovely all-brick, 4 BR, 3 bath split-level home located on a cul-de-sac in the desirable Glen Forest Community near Bailey’s Crossroads. The upper-level features 3 BRs with 2 full baths, with gleaming, newly refinished, red oak hardwood floors. The main level features an eat-in kitchen with skylight, separate dining and living rooms with newly refinished hardwoods. The lower level features a large family room with built-in bookshelves and a picture window looking out over a treed backyard. Also on the lower level is a nanny/in-law suite with a bedroom, kitchenette, full-bath, and potential separate entrance. The finished basement has ample storage space, washer/dryer, built-in sauna, and a workroom. The home is located in a walkable, friendly neighborhood with no HOA. The Glen Forest Community Pool is just steps away. The newly developed Hogge Park, located less than mile away, includes 2 public pickleball courts, a basketball court, a community garden and a playground. The Glen Carlyn off-leash dog park and trails are just 1.0 mile away. Located on the Arlington/Falls Church border, this home is a commuter’s dream. Less that 5 miles to the Pentagon and less than 10 miles to the Capitol by car with easy access to the Ballston and East Falls Church Metro stations. Electrical updates and front yard landscaping upgrades completed in 2024.
  • Special Features: None
  • Property Sub Type: Detached

Interior Features

  • Fireplaces Count: 2
  • Fireplace: Yes
  • Foundation Details: Block, Brick/Mortar
  • Levels Count: 4
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Type: Connecting Stairway, Full, Fully Finished, Interior Access
  • Basement Finished Percent: 100.00
  • Total Sq Ft: 2100
  • Living Area Sq Ft: 2100
  • Price Per Sq Ft: 576.15
  • Above Grade Finished Sq Ft: 1484
  • Below Grade Finished Sq Ft: 616
  • Total Below Grade Sq Ft: 616
  • Above Grade Finished Area Units: Square Feet
  • Street Number Modifier: 5915

Beds/Baths

  • Bedrooms: 4
  • All Lower Level Bedrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Bedroom: 1
  • Total Bathrooms: 3
  • Full Bathrooms: 3
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1
  • Upper Level Bathrooms: 2.00
  • Lower Levels Bathrooms: 1.00
  • Upper Level Full Bathrooms: 2
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1
  • Lower Level Full Bathrooms: 1

Exterior Features

  • Other Structures: Above Grade, Below Grade
  • Construction Materials: Brick, Block, Aluminum Siding
  • Water Access: No
  • Waterfront: No
  • Water Oriented: No
  • Pool: No Pool
  • Tidal Water: No
  • Water View: No

Garage/Parking

  • Garage: No
  • Attached Carport Spaces: 1
  • Total Garage And Parking Spaces: 1
  • Type Of Parking: Attached Carport, Driveway, On Street

Utilities

  • Refuse: 555.00
  • Central Air Conditioning: Yes
  • Cooling Fuel: Electric
  • Cooling Type: Central A/C
  • Heating Fuel: Natural Gas
  • Heating Type: 90% Forced Air
  • Heating: Yes
  • Hot Water: Natural Gas
  • Sewer/Septic System: Public Sewer
  • Water Source: Community

Condo/Co-op/Association

  • Condo Co-Op Association: No
  • HOA: No
  • Senior Community: No
  • Association Recreation Fee: No

Schools

  • School District: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS
  • Elementary School: GLEN FOREST
  • Middle School: GLASGOW
  • High School: JUSTICE
  • Elementary School Source: Listing Agent
  • High School Source: Listing Agent
  • Middle School Source: Listing Agent
  • School District Key: 121138392980
  • School District Source: Listing Agent
  • Elementary School: GLEN FOREST
  • High School: JUSTICE
  • Middle Or Junior School: GLASGOW

Lot Info

  • Land Use Code: 011
  • Lot Size Acres: 0.39
  • Lot Size Units: Square Feet
  • Lot Sq Ft: 17070.00
  • Year Assessed: 2024
  • Zoning: 130
  • In City Limits: No

Rental Info

  • Ground Rent Exists: No
  • Lease Considered: No
  • Vacation Rental: No

Tax Info

  • Tax Annual Amount: 9320.00
  • Assessor Parcel Number: 0612 27 0044
  • Tax Lot: 44
  • Tax Total Finished Sq Ft: 1484
  • County Tax Payment Frequency: Annually
  • Tax Year: 2024
  • Close Date: 12/13/2024

MLS Schools

  • School District Name: FAIRFAX COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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Source: Public Records

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Source: Public Records

Property History

Date Event Price Change Sq Ft Price
12/13/2024 12/13/24 Sold $820,000 -4.1% $390 / Sq Ft
10/03/2024 10/03/24 Price Changed $855,000 -7.6% $407 / Sq Ft
09/10/2024 09/10/24 For Sale $925,000 -- $440 / Sq Ft
Source: Bright MLS

Tax History

Year Tax Paid Tax Assessment Tax Assessment Total Assessment is a certain percentage of the fair market value that is determined by local assessors to be the total taxable value of land and additions on the property. Land Improvement
2024 $9,875 $791,510 $344,000 $447,510
2023 $9,480 $788,250 $344,000 $444,250
2022 $8,651 $707,530 $309,000 $398,530
2021 $7,833 $627,010 $274,000 $353,010
2020 $7,790 $620,700 $269,000 $351,700
2019 $7,674 $609,700 $258,000 $351,700
2018 $6,586 $572,660 $250,000 $322,660
2017 $6,880 $556,660 $234,000 $322,660
2016 $6,819 $551,660 $229,000 $322,660
2015 $6,340 $530,050 $216,000 $314,050
2014 $6,055 $505,970 $204,000 $301,970
Source: Public Records

Mortgage History

Date Status Loan Amount Loan Type
Open $490,000 New Conventional
Source: Public Records

Deed History

Date Type Sale Price Title Company
Deed $820,000 Evergreen Title
Deed $110,000 --
Source: Public Records

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Source: Bright MLS

MLS Number: VAFX2198816

Bright MLS

APN: 0612-27-0044